John Riccitiello

Film company Lionsgate and Telltale Games have announced a deal in which the companies will collaborate on “interactive media opportunities” with a focus on original properties. Also, two new members have been added to Telltale’s board of directors.

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello feels that console and PC games need to have variable pricing like mobile games, because asking customer to pay $60 is “a giant F-U to a very large number of people.”

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello said during his talk at the Gaming Insiders Summit that game brands need to be consistent like Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and FIFA but brands also need to innovate and it can be done without the need for adding Star Wars skins or stuffed toys like Rovio […]

On October 1, EA filed a Form 8-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, noting a change in Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Basically, what this means, is that EA has cut the salary of executive chairman Larry Probst from $1.03 million to $515,000 annualized, minus applicable deductions.

Will Wright has announced the formation of a new startup called Syntertainment, which will focus on blending “reality and entertainment.” The firm was co-founded by Avi Bar-Zeev who will serve as CTO, CPO and acting CEO. A group of investors in the firm include former EA CEO John Riccitiello, the Mayfield Fund, Foursquare executive Dennis […]

John Riccitiello has said the inherent nature of a hits-driven business means a publisher which is successful now, can go under rather quickly, because that just the nature of triple-A development and being “driven by top 50.”

John Riccitiello, former EA boss believes that PS4 and Xbox One will both be successful, saying, “I believe that console gaming is going to explode on the scene of consumer electronics with this next generation of consoles.”

EA’s interim executive chairman Larry Probst is keeping the throne warm after John Riccitiello’s departure from the company last month. He will make $1.03 a year in the role until a suitable heir can be found. Our money’s on Peter Moore.

Long-serving EA CEO John Riccitiello resignation letter was “clearly prompted by the board”, Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has suggested. It comes as Riccitiello claimed personal responsibility for the company missing financial targets and due to its lowered guidance.

EA CEO John Riccitiello fielded a question related to FSP and gun violence during the firm’s Q3 FY13 call to investors last night, stating there has already been an “enormous amount of research done” regarding whether there is a link to real-world violence and video games.

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Film company Lionsgate and Telltale Games have announced a deal in which the companies will collaborate on “interactive media opportunities” with a focus on original properties. Also, two new members have been added to Telltale’s board of directors.

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello feels that console and PC games need to have variable pricing like mobile games, because asking customer to pay $60 is “a giant F-U to a very large number of people.”

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello said during his talk at the Gaming Insiders Summit that game brands need to be consistent like Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and FIFA but brands also need to innovate and it can be done without the need for adding Star Wars skins or stuffed toys like Rovio […]

On October 1, EA filed a Form 8-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, noting a change in Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Basically, what this means, is that EA has cut the salary of executive chairman Larry Probst from $1.03 million to $515,000 annualized, minus applicable deductions.

Will Wright has announced the formation of a new startup called Syntertainment, which will focus on blending “reality and entertainment.” The firm was co-founded by Avi Bar-Zeev who will serve as CTO, CPO and acting CEO. A group of investors in the firm include former EA CEO John Riccitiello, the Mayfield Fund, Foursquare executive Dennis […]

John Riccitiello has said the inherent nature of a hits-driven business means a publisher which is successful now, can go under rather quickly, because that just the nature of triple-A development and being “driven by top 50.”

John Riccitiello, former EA boss believes that PS4 and Xbox One will both be successful, saying, “I believe that console gaming is going to explode on the scene of consumer electronics with this next generation of consoles.”

EA’s interim executive chairman Larry Probst is keeping the throne warm after John Riccitiello’s departure from the company last month. He will make $1.03 a year in the role until a suitable heir can be found. Our money’s on Peter Moore.

Long-serving EA CEO John Riccitiello resignation letter was “clearly prompted by the board”, Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has suggested. It comes as Riccitiello claimed personal responsibility for the company missing financial targets and due to its lowered guidance.

EA CEO John Riccitiello fielded a question related to FSP and gun violence during the firm’s Q3 FY13 call to investors last night, stating there has already been an “enormous amount of research done” regarding whether there is a link to real-world violence and video games.

Electronic Arts head John Riccitiello believes video games need a single rating system that spans across all platforms and countries. He spoke in front of a group of politicians in Washington last night, claiming, “We must adopt a self-regulated, global rating system across every format games are played on.”

During the publisher’s annual general meeting, via MCV, EA chairman Larry Probst assured shareholders that there are “absolutely no plan to replace John Riccitiello as CEO”. The issue was raised in a Q&A session after rumours broke earlier in the month that Peter Moore was set to take over the executive’s role. EA’s fluctuating share […]

Here’s a massive rumor for you: GameFront has been told by a source close to the matter EA CEO John Riccitiello will be replaced by EA Sports boss Peter Moore. The news is set to be announced after a July 30 earnings call.